Chen Yusheng basically wore black stockings year-round.
Her blood circulation wasn't great, and she felt the cold easily, especially in her legs and feet, so wearing stockings was comfortable.
As for why she wore black ones, it was naturally because black was the most dirt-resistant color.
It was a ridiculous reason, but for Chen Yusheng, a science and engineering major with an unconventional way of thinking, it made perfect sense.
The actual effect in the eyes of others was that Chen Yusheng was born to wear black stockings.
She looked completely natural and very harmonious, beautiful but not gaudy, alluring but not vulgar.
Closing her laptop, Chen Yusheng prepared to go out for a meal. As she passed the mirror by her dorm room door, it reflected the young woman's face, which could make countless men's hearts flutter.
Her complexion showed a hint of exhaustion.
Her mother's condition was worsening, and the hospital bills kept climbing.
Her savings were long gone, and now all of her mother's medical expenses were being covered by Chen Yusheng.
To earn money, she worked on commercial projects in the lab that Professor Luo helped bring in, earning a salary.
But she was still struggling to make ends meet, so Chen Yusheng leveraged her skill at gaming to work as a paid companion.
The income from being a paid companion was unstable and she couldn't always accept jobs.
Sometimes, a job would come in late at night, and even though Chen Yusheng was sleepy, she still had to push through her fatigue to finish it.
After all, she didn't know when the next job would come. She had to seize every opportunity to earn money.
Today, her luck had exploded; she had actually been "booked" for a month by a wealthy client... well, that phrasing was a bit strange.
In short, she had secured a long-term, stable income.
Chen Yusheng was very happy, but also felt a sense of unease.
That Crispy Big White Goose had paid her for the month upfront without even playing a game with her.
At first, she suspected he had ulterior motives.
However, after playing games for more than two hours, Crispy Big White Goose showed no inappropriate behavior whatsoever.
He didn't try to pry for personal information.
He didn't ask her to send pictures of her legs.
He didn't even engage in verbal flirting during the game.
It was purely green and healthy gaming; he followed her around, getting kills, and calling her "Big Boss" repeatedly.
His overall impression was that of a bright and cheerful male university student.
So, why had he suddenly spent over ten thousand yuan on her?
Did he really just want someone with a "pleasant voice and strong gaming skills" as he claimed?
After thinking for a long time, Chen Yusheng couldn't figure it out, so she shook her head and gave up trying to understand.
Since she had already received the payment for the month, she might as well focus on helping him rank up. As long as he maintained this attitude, it was a good thing, especially since she could earn a stable income, over ten thousand yuan a month after platform commissions.
What paid companion wouldn't want such a high-quality client?
She should go eat; she had a class to attend in the afternoon.
Sigh, when would this relentless cycle of life ever end?
Actually, Chen Yusheng knew that she could earn money very easily if she just lowered her standards.
With her looks, figure, pure and untainted body, plus the prestige of being a 985 university student, there were plenty of wealthy people willing to pay.
But she didn't want to fall to that level.
As long as she could earn money through her own efforts, Chen Yusheng would never degenerate.
Unless... well, there were no "unless" clauses!
Room 510, Dormitory Building 7 for Males.
Su Bai turned off his computer and said to Wang Haoran, "Let's go eat?"
"Let's go, let's go!"
It was only twelve o'clock now. The students with morning classes hadn't come out yet, meaning the cafeteria wouldn't be too crowded.
In another half hour, it would be packed, and you'd have to queue just to buy a Coke.
The closest cafeteria to Dormitory Building 7 for Males was Cafeteria Three.
As they entered the cafeteria, Su Bai made a stylish little maneuver.
Instead of going to the first floor where he usually ate, he took the escalator straight to the second floor for specialty stir-fries.
Even though he had indulged during breakfast, it was now lunchtime, and the food from the morning had long since been digested.
As everyone knows, male university students can eat more than fat pigs.
Not to mention Su Bai, who was tall and strong; his appetite was even larger than that of the average student.
"Second floor? I feel like the stuff on the second floor isn't good value for money, it's too commercial." Wang Haoran felt a bit insecure. His family background was pretty much the same as Su Bai's before the "big reveal."
"Don't be a wuss. Dad's treating today. We'll get four dishes and a soup, and feast!" Su Bai waved his hand grandly, full of high spirits.
"Whoa, you're that generous? Chu Mingzhe and Xue Tao have never treated us to a meal like this."
"That's just because they're stingy. They're always showing off, but they can't even afford to treat us to the second floor of the third cafeteria?"
"You're right."
Wang Haoran deeply agreed. Su Bai really was completely different from those two.
However, there was one thing that Wang Haoran found a bit strange.
Since Su Bai was a second-generation rich kid, why had he been so low-key since enrolling?
The things he used daily, the clothes he wore, were all very simple.
It was only today that he suddenly started splurging.
Facing Wang Haoran's confusion, Su Bai said:
"I remember telling you I was adopted, right?"
"Yes, you did."
"Recently, a wealthy family from abroad found me. They said I was their lost young master, and then, you know."
Su Bai made a money-counting gesture with his hand.
Wang Haoran's pupils dilated: "No way, man, are you serious? Are you filming a short drama for Douyin or something?"
"Dead serious. I'm not kidding. Of course, don't spread it around. I still want to keep a low profile."
"Got it, got it."
Wang Haoran felt envious for a moment, but he quickly came to terms with it.
This kind of good fortune falling from the sky was purely a matter of luck. Brother Bai was lucky, and as his friend, he could also benefit a little. That was a good thing.
At the table.
The two ordered a solid four dishes.
Braised fish, cumin lamb, stewed chicken with mushrooms, and chives with shrimp.
And a carrot, corn, and pork rib soup.
They were all very home-style dishes, but compared to the indescribable taste on the first floor of the cafeteria, they were much better.
The price was also different, of course. The four dishes and one soup cost nearly two hundred yuan in total.
This time, his luck wasn't great, only getting a double cashback, a net profit of two hundred.
It wasn't bad, though. It was mainly because his luck with cashback had been too good the previous few times, which had spoiled Su Bai's appetite.
He would see if there were any suitable indulgence projects in the afternoon.
Su Bai and Wang Haoran devoured their meal.
Patting their full stomachs, they returned to the dorm.
As soon as they entered, they saw Chu Mingzhe and Xue Tao arguing.
"The facts are right in front of us. Everyone in the computer science department knows that Professor Luo personally assigned the corporate project to Chen Yusheng, and she earns thousands a month. She's not short of money at all, she can support herself with her own abilities!"
Chu Mingzhe was defending his goddess again.
When talking about Chen Yusheng's glorious deeds, his face shone, and he was incredibly proud.
It was unclear what he was so proud of; it wasn't him who was valued by the professor!
Xue Tao retorted: "Oh, that's hard to say. Girls have very high material demands. How can a few thousand yuan a month satisfy them? Clothes, bags, cosmetics, aren't they all expensive? Do you really think they're as frugal as us guys in the dorm, not even spending money on mobile games?"
Wang Haoran protested: "Hey, man, what did we free-to-play players do to you? Do I have to spend money on Mi Something Game?"
"...I wasn't talking about you, I was just using it as an example." Xue Tao paused. "Chu Mingzhe, don't have too many filters for Chen Yusheng. So what if she's in the goddess dorm? My new girlfriend is also from their dorm, and she's no worse than Chen Yusheng!"
"I don't care. In my eyes, Chen Yusheng is the most outstanding goddess. If I can't pursue her, I'd rather stay single for all four years of college."
Chu Mingzhe spouted his outrageous simping remarks, his face radiating a sacred glow.
Xue Tao was shocked: "Holy crap, you're really going to hang yourself on one tree? She doesn't even pay attention to you, and you're here practicing virtual chastity?"
"Heh, the rejections I'm currently facing are just minor setbacks on the road to success. A man with true taste should like Chen Yusheng. Only men with insufficient ability would settle for less."
"...Who the hell are you subtly insulting?"
Xue Tao was furious.
Indeed, the one he truly liked was another girl from the "goddess dorm." But she had a sea of suitors, and Xue Tao, knowing his own inadequacy, settled for the only girl in the "goddess dorm" who looked ordinary, Liu Yuanyuan.
But "ordinary" was only in comparison to her roommates. Among the general female population, she was definitely a little beauty!
She was quite impressive.
It had only been a month since school started, and how many classmates had started dating? His Xue Tao's charm was definitely that of a dragon among men.
How could he be mocked by the insignificant Chu Mingzhe?
Always talking about taste, acting like they're from Shanghai and looking down on people from other places.
Xue Tao was a local from Jiangcheng, his family had benefited from a demolition and resettlement program.
They owned four apartments, and the rent they collected each month was a substantial sum.
His monthly allowance was a guaranteed ten thousand yuan.
Plus, right at the start of the semester, they bought him a Magotan to drive. A twenty-thousand-dollar joint-venture B-class car. How many freshmen drove a Magotan?
Regarding the argument between his roommates.
Su Bai watched with cold eyes, purely as an observer.
He imagined the classic moves and catchy voice of a certain abstract streamer on Douyin:
"Shanghai Big Shot vs. Local, do you guys know about this?"
Seeing Chu Mingzhe and Xue Tao arguing endlessly, Su Bai quickly said, "Alright, that's enough. If you want to argue, go to the hallway. I want to take a nap."
"Su Bai, you be the judge. What kind of person do you think Chen Yusheng is?" Xue Tao pressed on.
"Yeah, yeah, let Su Bai say it," Chu Mingzhe chimed in, also being stubborn.
Su Bai yawned, "I can't be bothered to talk about it. I ate too much at lunch, too much carbs."
He pulled up his blanket and promptly fell asleep.
He couldn't be bothered to get involved in these boring disputes. It was more important to conserve his energy and think about how to indulge himself this afternoon.
Before you continue
Explore the wiki